GoKawiilModder TrashBench finds GPU repositioning cuts hotspot temps by up to 19°C
PC modder TrashBench rearranged components in an RTX 3080 desktop, moving the GPU away from its standard PCIe slot into alternate case positions while testing under a constant load from looping 3DMark Time Spy and 7-Zip benchmarks. One configuration cut GPU hotspot temperatures by 19°C but hurt CPU cooling, while a balanced setup achieved a 14°C hotspot reduction alongside a 3.3°C cooler CPU.